one near the norfolk, virginia beach area. three tornadoes reported overnight. that's a concern from philadelphia southward, mostly to the east of i-95 through richmond, norfolk and eastern north carolina. we have flash flood warnings. numerous reports of road closures in the state of maryland at this time. everything in maroon is a flash flood warning. that's a large area that's under that warning. also high wind warning for new york city today. we could expect winds gusting to 50 mipsz. ran one of our computer runs to tell us how much rain we're expecting, the heaviest rain is shifting to the north and west and philly in new york stock exchange city. this area in red is the potential for six to eight inches of rain that would be to the mountainous areas, too. that would be big-time river flooding in the days ahead. this is about a 24-hour event. morning commute is going to be rough, afternoon commute. airports all day today. things will slowly improve during your friday morning. we'll give i don't updates right during the day. you're watching "morning joe" bre